This page will provide a bit of information about myself and my services.
My work is primarily custom residential, with an emphasis on environmentally sensitive design solutions. I am only able to work on one or two projects per year due to employment obligations in education.
SUSAN M. SHEROD, ARCHITECT, email: info@eco-shelters.com
Here are some obligatory images of past and ongoing projects
 Images of remodeled and new projects... As a sole proprietor,
over 50 projects have been completed and built. Primarily, work has been
custom residential with other occupancy types mixed in. Some past work
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Extensive remodel of lower level, gutting of second level to be remodeled and addition of the third level. The lowest level qualified as subterranean for this project. |
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The living area of a Mar Vista residential project is shown here. Shelves with built-in lighting, skylights for natural lighting, and glass block are apparent. The picture immediately below is of the project's kitchen. |
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 Working with Students at Los Angeles Eco-Village at 117 Bimini Place. Los Angeles Eco-Village is an intentional community working towards being eco-sustainable. |
 Interior Kitchen as viewed from the Mezzanine level above - this is new Construction at a site where the entire house had burnt down. |
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2nd story addition and first floor remodel project for the Valdez family. Sharon Valdez is seated in the living room, which opens to the dining area. |
 Another extensive remodel with a second story addition. Notice the clerestory windows that provide light into what would otherwise be a dark interior stairwell. |
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Remodel project photo in main unit of duplex. A pantry was added with space for microwave, spice rack, and books. The stove was moved from an opposite wall to make room for a doorway. Butcher block counters were placed on reused cabinet frames which got new doors and fresh bright Zero VOC paint. |
 The new office in the Venice duplex main unit is highly customized for the owner/occupant. The concrete floor received soy-based stain and plant based sealer. Curtains are hemp. Zero VOC paint is on the walls. |
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| Mendocino Lots Project:
HOA and CA Coastal pre-approval are in place for these two lots in the beautiful
coastal city of Mendocino, CA. Currently, with design development
plans they are listed for $295k for both of the lots and the plans. Right click this
link then pick to save the file for a .pdf file with a photo of the
lots, pictures of enchanting Mendocino, and an example of design development duplex plans plus exterior elevations for the duplex residences. Currently in progress are additional sets of plans for developing one lot at a time. To save the single lot development plans in .pdf, right click over this
linkand select to save the file/link to your computer, then open it. Customized design
development and work to gain HOA approval is included in the price.
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Fort Bragg project you may need a dwf viewer
to see this .dwf file Venice Beach Eco-Rental information can be found here. |
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A custom remodel where the
living room is open to dining, trusses were created to open the living room ceiling and the corner fireplace with brick hearth created
